Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in the area of constructing sets, props and scenery for productions, events or exhibitions in the film, television and entertainment industries. They apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.
Job roles
- Construction workshop assistant
- Props assistant
- Scenic art assistant.
Pathways Information
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , legislative , regulatory and certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels.
CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).
Achievement of the unit 'CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Information on occupational licensing and its intersection with vocational education and training can be found in Licensing Line News at www .licensinglinenews .com .
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
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The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by a props assistant based on the units listed above. Using this employability skills summary as an example, trainers and assessors can work out how employability skills would apply to other job roles relevant to the qualification to include important industry application of employability skills in learning and assessment strategies. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules |
Total number of units = 12 4 core units 6 Group A units 2 elective units 2 elective units must be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed below any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Core units Industry context CUFIND301B Work effectively in the screen and media industries or CUEIND01C Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge And the following units : General maintenance CPCCCM1005A Carry out measurements and calculations MEM18001C Use hand tools OHS CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures Group A units (specialist ) Props CUEPRP02B Research, obtain and prepare props CUEPRP03B Apply a general knowledge of props construction CUEPRP04B Use casting and moulding techniques to make props CUEPRP05B Make prop furniture CUEPRP06B Construct mechanical props CUEPRP07B Make props using mixed media CUFPRP201A Repair, maintain and alter props CUFPRP301A Assemble and maintain props Scenic art CUESCE06B Use scenic art painting techniques CUESCE07B Create special effects for scenic art CUFSCE201A Prepare and prime scenic art cloths CUFSCE202A Repair, maintain and alter scenic art CPCCPD3008A Apply decorative paint finishes CPCCPD3004A Apply paint by spray CPCCPD3003A Apply texture coat paint by brush, roller and spray Sets CUESET05C Apply set construction techniques CUESET09B Construct soft scenery CUESET10B Construct mechanical sets CUESET302A Make sets CUFSET301A Assemble and maintain sets Special effects CUFSFX301A Maintain and repair special effects items Group B units Construction CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry Costume LMTCL2004B Sew components Creative thinking BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills Design BSBDES301A Explore the use of colour BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms BSBDES303A Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms Drawing CUVCOR08B Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept CUVCRS03B Produce computer-aided drawings CUVCRS04B Produce technical drawings CUVCRS06B Make scale models First aid HLTFA301B Apply first aid General maintenance CPCCCA2001A Handle carpentry materials CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications CPCCSC2002A Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding CPCCSF2001A Handle steelfixing materials Innovation BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation Staging CUESTA01C Install staging elements CUESTA05B Apply a general knowledge of staging to work activities CUESTA06B Apply a general knowledge of theatrical rigging Sustainability BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Selecting electives for different outcomes The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes at this level follow. Props assistant Core units plus:
Construction workshop assistant Core units plus:
Scenic art assistant Core units plus:
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